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Singapore’s Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) continues to innovate with in-house designed assistive tools – some produced via 3D‑printing, others through partnerships – that empower trainees with special needs to perform work tasks more independently. Highlights include: Velcro aprons and glove‑assisting devices for
SAOT extends our heartiest congratulations to the following outstanding individuals for their service to the community: Clockwise, from left: Charissa Tan, Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy, Seng Kang Community Hospital Anjan Ghosh, Group Director – Capability, NCSS Hengky Lee, Senior Occupational Therapist, NHG Population Health
In celebration of National Day 2025, SAOT is proud to launch the Executive Summary to our Members-only SAOT Prescribing Powered Mobility Aids Practice Guidelines for Occupational Therapists in Singapore, which was published in 2018. Specially tailored to all Occupational Therapists in Singapore, SAOT is making
In a powerful new feature in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Development, OT Zubaidah Yusoff shares what it means to help individuals rebuild their independence after life-changing events like stroke, dementia, or disability. Now Deputy Director at SATA CommHealth, Zubaidah leads special
🎉 SAOT Gala Dinner 2025 🎉 Join us for a special night as we celebrate 50 years of OT in Singapore! 🌿 Read More
NOTC 2025 has successfully drawn to a close, with delegates providing positive feedback about the programming and quality of the conference this year, ranging from how people were now inspired to consider further training in PRPP as they never thought it was applicable in their
These 7 outstanding individuals have dedicated over 15 years to the field of OT, shaping the OT profession through leadership, education, advocacy, and service. Their impact speaks volumes -from pioneering new practice areas to championing client and community needs, they’ve each left a meaningful
WFOT sign-ups are coming back! 🌍🙌 You asked, we listened — WFOT membership sign-ups reopen on 18 July 2025 (in conjunction with SAOT AGM), exclusively for active SAOT members! Not a member yet? Hurry — our SAOT membership promo ends 30 June 2025!
We are excited to share that Assoc. Prof Tan Bhing Leet has been awarded the 2023 Connie Lieber Science to Practice Award – Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry. Congratulations! 🎖
Bringing others along, as she progresses through learning
Photo Credit: Brand Studio. (2021). CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY [Image]. Retrieved 22 September 2021, from https://www.channelnewsasia.com/bringing-others-along-she-progresses-through-learning-2060106.
An interview feature of our Inspiring Occupational Therapists Award 2019 winner – Senior Principal Occupational Therapist Florence Cheong from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
Florence was previously President of SAOT, current Head of Occupational Therapy Department at TTSH, and now a recipient of the SkillsFuture Fellowships Award in 2020! Read more about her journey towards embracing lifelong learning not only for herself, but also in cultivating a learning culture and mindset within her department.
Read more about Florence’s journey here: Bringing others along, as she progresses through learning
Photo Credit: Screen Grab from Channel NewsAsia, as cited in Wong, P. (2018). NMP Chia Yong Yong choked back tears as she spoke in parliament during the motion on the future of Singapore’s education system. She was driving home the point that children with disabilities or special needs should get a chance to participate effectively as members of society. Retrieved 22 September 2021, from https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mps-call-integration-special-needs-and-mainstream-students.
Nominated Member of Parliament Chia Yong Yong recounted her growing up years as a student with peroneal muscular atrophy within the mainstream education system, to advance the motion of an inclusive and integrated learning environment for children of different abilities. In support of her parliamentary statement, SAOT had submitted a Statement on Inclusive Education in Singapore to NMP Chia Yong Yong.
SAOT will like to acknowledge Dr May Lim, Dr Karina Dancza, Ms Corrine Hoo and SAOT Council members for their contributions to the statement.
Interested to find out what has been included in NMP Chia Yong Yong’s parliamentary speech?
Read NMP Chia Yong Yong’s Speech here: Education for our future – Parliamentary Speech by SPD President
Read SAOT’s Statement here: Inclusive education in Singapore_SAOT.pdf
An OT’s Journey with Breast Cancer Survivors
Screen Grab from Youtube Video: TomorowsMed. (2016). SHQSA 2016 Superstar Award – Allied Health: Nancy Ang [Video]. Retrieved 22 September 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnXmmIlJVbQ.
Senior Principal Occupational Therapist Nancy Ang from Department of Occupational Therapy, Singapore General Hospital, won the Superstar Award at the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards 2016.
Learn about her perspectives as an Occupational Therapist working with Breast Cancer survivors through the link here: SHQSA 2016 Superstar Award – Allied Health: Nancy Ang
More therapists ‘may ease negative impact of dementia
Photo Credit: Lau, F. (2015). Ms Anna Lee made a patient an overcoat full of things like buttons and strings that he could fiddle with instead of pinching himself. Retrieved 22 September 2021, from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-therapists-may-ease-negative-impact-of-dementia.
An article in The Straits Times shares how occupational therapists can help to delay the progression of mild cognitive impairments through engagement and participation in meaningful daily and instrumental activities for seniors. Environmental design to maintain a senior’s independence and use of sensory strategies for behavioural management as part of OT interventions were also mentioned!
Read on to find out more! More therapists ‘may ease negative impact of dementia.
